Drumroll please… for a family drama that’s sure to strike a chord! Meet Luca, the birthday boy who begged for a drum kit, only to lose interest faster than you can say “paradiddle.” Enter Jessie, the little sis with a natural talent for rhythm. When Luca hangs up his drumsticks, Jessie’s ready to rock – but Luca’s not having it! Now, the parents are caught in the middle of a sibling showdown. Will they sell the drums, keep begging, or find a way to keep the beat? Let’s dive into this family’s percussion predicament and see if we can help them march to the same beat!
The Birthday Wish: A Drum Kit for Luca!

From Drumming to Gaming: Luca’s Waning Interest

Drum Lessons Begin: Luca’s Lack of Engagement

❓ To Drum or Not to Drum: Luca’s Decision

Enter Jessie: A Natural Talent Emerges!

Jessie’s Excitement: A New Drummer in the Family!

Luca’s Possessiveness: No Drums for Jessie!

️ Parents Put Their Foot (Feet?) Down: Use It or Lose It!

Luca’s Sulky Reaction: Anger Towards Family

What to Do Next? Sell the Drums or Keep Begging?

Wife’s Suggestion: Keep Begging Luca to Share

AITA for Considering Selling the Drums?

No Space or Money for a Second Drum Set

Clarification: Asking to Borrow, Not Give Away!

The Request: Let Jessie Continue Using the Drums

Sibling Showdown: The Battle of the Drums!
Well, well, well… looks like Luca’s drumming dreams turned into a family nightmare! After begging for a drum kit, he lost interest faster than a one-hit wonder. Meanwhile, little sis Jessie discovered her inner rockstar and wanted to keep the beat going. But Luca wasn’t having it, claiming the drums as his birthday territory! The parents tried to reason with him, but Luca’s possessiveness hit a crescendo. Now, they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, considering selling the drums or keeping the peace. It’s a regular family drum-a! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this percussion predicament…
Help the brother understand his emotions and find a solution

Son may be feeling jealous and overshadowed by sister’s talent ♂️. A heart-to-heart talk is suggested. NAH.

Son is upset his sister got his dream drum set, needs emotional support

Defending the kid’s behavior, NAH, but drums dilemma continues.

Musical family items should be shared, not taken and sold. NTA.

Setting conditions for continued ownership of drums, good parenting move.
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Daughter respectfully wants to share drums, suggests compromise. NTA.

Son’s drums, son’s choice. Selling his gift for sis is wrong.

Giving the drums as a hand-me-down and getting the son a new game is a fair solution
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Suggests solution to siblings sharing drum kit

Encourage daughter’s passion but also address son’s deeper insecurities. NAH.

NAH verdict with empathy for both siblings

Suggests selling son’s kit for savings, buying cheaper kit for daughter.

A teachable moment for both parent and child.

Teach your children to problem solve, don’t use parental authority.

NTA, but sister’s love for music deserves consideration

Suggestion to make the drums a family set and compensate son.

Unfair gift distribution between siblings. NTA stands firm.

Teaching a lesson: Kid being possessive of drums worth $500

Teaching fairness and kindness.

Siblings can trade items, it’s not always about ownership!

NTA for making him share, but encourage him to be reasonable

Let him decide what to do with his gift

YTA for taking away son’s gift without his consent
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A kid deals with buyer’s remorse after bday gift regret

Buying drum kit was mistake but compromising can help. YTA.

Encouraging sharing and taking turns with siblings over gifts
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Little drummer girl is a queen , but parents are in the wrong for taking the son’s birthday present. ESH.

Fair judgment! Luca didn’t keep his part of the agreement.

Parents give drum kit to daughter after son loses interest. NTA.

Son feels betrayed after parents gave away his bday gift. NAH.

Giving a gift means giving up control. YTA but gently

Return the drum kit, get a new present, and apologize.

Son’s bday gift given to sis? NTA explains hand-me-downs.

Parent criticized for taking back gift from son, YTA.

Compromise with an appraisal and let daughter use drum set

Encouraging NAH comment suggests finding a new hobby for son.

NTA, but brother needs to learn to share and compromise

Unfair treatment of son in favor of daughter

Respect boundaries. Sharing is important, but so is ownership

Sibling rivalry is tough, but parents set the rules. NTA

Teaching kids to share and respect gifts

Buying the drum set back from son will help resolve resentment.

Parenting advice: buy daughter own set, ask son what he wants.

Let your son sell them if he wants to.

Taking away his birthday gift is wrong. YTA ❌

Fair solution suggested to resolve gift theft and teach lesson

Drums as a gift, NTA, but can’t sell without stealing

Let him sell his drums if he wants to. YTA

Lesson learned about gift giving. Find a comparable used set.

Resentment from forced sharing can last a lifetime

Gift giving gone wrong. YTA doesn’t give away gifts.
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A gift is a gift. Don’t be an Indian giver.

Teaching children the value of appreciation and generosity

Don’t let Christmas overshadow birthdays – a December baby’s perspective

Family purchases. Daughter uses drums, son doesn’t. Move on

NTA, but parents use this as an opportunity to teach responsibility

Sibling bond over shared drums. NTA comment shows support.

Kid’s annoying behavior makes NTA justified ♀️

Revoking a gift to buy for another sibling makes YTA.

Parent suggests offering son an alternative gift to the drums.

YTA for stealing son’s gift. Sell it and buy something else.

Advice from a parent and musician on drumming and sharing.

Theory that brother’s possessiveness stems from self-disappointment and jealousy.

Teaching siblings to share, NTA takes a stand

Consider alternative teachers and approaches to keep child motivated. NTA.

Compromise suggested – gift card for son’s games, family drums.

Son has a valid point, offer to buy or pay rent

Selling gifted drums to buy daughter new set: YTA move

Sharing drums causes conflict between siblings. Suggests buyout compromise.

Don’t take away his birthday gift to buy his sister’s gift!

Encouraging sibling bond over gift dispute.

NTA parent sets clear rules for musical instrument ownership

Sibling jealousy over drums sparks family drama

Maybe son finds drums hard & thinks ‘if it’s hard, not worth doing’.

Lesson for Luca: Gifts aren’t replaceable, hobbies come and go

Sister wants drums, son doesn’t. NTA for giving it away.

Don’t give in to childish demands. Have a conversation instead

Teaching children about sharing vs. ownership – YTA

Buying a $500 drum set for any kid is not smart
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Creative solution suggested for stolen birthday gift dilemma

Compromise with Luca and get him a gift he wants

Helpful reminder to protect privacy in online posts

Suggests selling the stolen gift to make everyone happy.

Encouraging advice for parent to address son’s behavior
